This blog post explains what to do when a shared news link contains only an image and no readable text. It covers why that blocks automated summarization and how to provide the information needed to generate an accurate summary.
I’ll walk you through practical, expert tips. This includes quick remedies, recommended tools, and a simple paste template, so you can get a concise, high-quality summary even when the original link is image-only.
Why an image-only link prevents automatic summarization
When a link leads to an image of an article rather than selectable text, automated systems cannot parse the words, extract quotes, or identify metadata like author, date, and section.
Text extraction tools rely on accessible characters and HTML structure; an image breaks that chain and forces a manual or OCR-based approach.
OCR helps but introduces errors and loses context unless the image is high quality and the language is supported.
The fastest and most reliable route is for you to paste or describe the key information directly.
What to paste or describe: a simple checklist
To produce a clear, accurate summary, provide the most essential elements of the article. Below are the items that help the most:
Quick fixes: OCR and other technical options
If you prefer to avoid retyping, modern OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tools can convert images into selectable text.
Popular free options include Google Lens, Microsoft OneNote, and integrated phone-camera OCR features.
For multi-page images or low-quality scans, desktop tools like Adobe Acrobat or ABBYY FineReader are more robust.
Keep in mind OCR accuracy depends on resolution, font, language, and contrast.
Expect minor errors and verify names, numbers, and quotes before asking for a final summary.
How to send content for the best result
Here’s a short template you can copy and paste when you share content with me or another summarizer. It saves time and reduces back-and-forth:
Why this matters for accuracy and trust
Accurate summaries require accurate inputs. When an article is only available as an image, automated summaries can miss nuance, misread names, and omit critical context.
By following the checklist and using OCR only as a helper, you improve both speed and fidelity.
Final tips and offer of help
If you need help using OCR or want me to work from an image you upload, tell me the language and any specific elements to preserve (quotes, statistics, or attributions).
Just paste the information or describe the image and I’ll take it from there.
Here is the source article for this story: Severe Weather